Help us to grow our Social Media & enjoy the surfing culture

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Connect with international travelers: 22 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Practice English: 16 travelers recommend this host to practice English

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Photography: Take, edit and provide amazing photos.

Video Making: Create, edit and publish digital videos.

Social Media: Maintain and update social media channels.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Surf lessons: Take free surf classes at the local beaches.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 1 week

The Experience

Are you looking for an incredible experience in beautiful Costa Rica? Join our team at Mai Ke Kai, where you can enjoy the Pura Vida lifestyle while helping us run our vibrant and welcoming hostel! Requirements: Photography skills (please share your portfolio if available). Friendly, proactive, and willing to help with various tasks. ! week commitment

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Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish
Between 23 and 38 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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24 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

22 Meeting international travelers
16 Practicing English
12 Get in touch with nature
12 Immersing in the local culture
12 Meeting locals
8 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

10 3. Good health and well-being

Justino

Uruguay

A very warm atmosphere, Tuti and Mati were very friendly and attentive to all the volunteers. We were basically like a family, a highly recommended experience.

about 2 months ago

Freya

United Kingdom

This was my first volunteering experience and the guest house has definitely set the bar high! Maria, Matias and all the other lovely volunteers made me feel so welcome. The shifts were honestly enjoyable, I loved checking in and meeting guests from all over the world. The cleaning was absolutely fine. And the shift times allowed for you to enjoy so much of the day. They were very thoughtful, always made sure us volunteers had enough food, we'd have some lovely dinners, and surf sessions together. I've made some great memories. I wish them all the best as they've built something truly special.

6 months ago

Carla

Mexico

Home away from home! 🌸💖 Big thanks to Tuti and Mati for making me feel like part of the family. The hostel has such a relaxed, cozy vibe, and you can really make the experience your own. The work is straightforward and easy to pick up, leaving plenty of time to enjoy surfing, the beach, nightlife, or just chill. The hosts, manager, and staff are incredibly kind and fun—prepare for lots of laughs and endless card games.

8 months ago

Emma

France

Great time at the guest house ! 🩷 The team was good and the owners are really sweet. Tamarindo is a good place to be for a bit, even if it's a bit expensive 😁

9 months ago

Sofia

Portugal

My experience at Maikekai was a mix of feelings. On one hand, Tuti and Mati and the other volunteers were really nice. On the other hand I felt like I was really working instead of volunteering. There's no staff at the hostel, just the volunteers, so maybe that's why. For my experience, if you don't talk spanish this is not the best place. Anyway, I feel very grateful for the opportunity and the surf lessons.

about 1 month ago

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